General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
3661
The 'Six-Day War' of 1967 resulted in Israel occupying:
Answer:
The Sinai Peninsula, West Bank, and Golan Heights
In the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
3662
Which country was the first to recognize the independence of Bangladesh in 1971?
Answer:
Bhutan
Bhutan was the first country to recognize the independence of Bangladesh on December 6, 1971, followed closely by India.
3663
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in:
Answer:
1948
The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, establishing fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
3664
The Kyoto Protocol (1997) was an international treaty regarding:
Answer:
Greenhouse gas emissions
The Kyoto Protocol committed state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the scientific consensus that global warming is occurring.
3665
Who coined the term 'BRIC' (later BRICS)?
Answer:
Jim O'Neill
Economist Jim O'Neill coined the term 'BRIC' in 2001 to describe the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (South Africa was added later).
3666
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is primarily focused on security in which region?
Answer:
Eurasia
The SCO constitutes a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance, originally formed by China, Russia, and Central Asian states.
3667
Which event marked the end of the Vietnam War in 1975?
Answer:
The Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
3668
What is the main currency of the United Kingdom?
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Pound Sterling
Despite being part of the EU for decades (before Brexit), the UK retained the Pound Sterling and did not adopt the Euro.
3669
Which organization replaced the League of Nations?
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The United Nations
The League of Nations proved ineffective at preventing WWII and was replaced by the United Nations in 1945 to better maintain international order.
3670
The 'Scramble for Africa' refers to:
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The colonization of African territory by European powers
The Scramble for Africa (c. 1880s–1914) was the invasion, occupation, division, and colonization of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period.